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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.58, 1,173.96 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.58, 1,173.96 and 571.68 is: 788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.58 : 1,173.96 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.58/1,173.96 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.58x = 1,173.96 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.58x = 671,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,129.45/851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.10

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